Goggling, I raise my face when I hear a rumbling sound from a distance.
A few days after entering the sanctuary with Arnold. The power of the Demon King in him remained quiet, and I did not prescribe prototypes, and I kept watching.
What was the sound of the tympanic membrane shaking earlier? I stood up and looked around. Then a voice was heard from behind the thick stone door.
Laura-chan, are you okay?
It's Merzedes. I rush to the door in a hurry and reply.
"Yes! Did something happen?"
"No, it's just... the dark clouds floating in the sky made me stupid." maybe..... "
Ms. Merzedes was speechless, but her stubborn words were easy to imagine, and I was dumbfounded.
There was a demon king under the dark clouds. The dark clouds were like the symbol of a demon king. If it was a fierce foolishness, then perhaps the brave men had finally set foot in the Demon King's castle. Or have you already confronted her?
(Lukash, everyone...)
From the sanctuary surrounded by stone walls on all sides, I could not see the sky with my own eyes, but I looked up in the direction in which the dark clouds would be, and I prayed gently in front of my chest. And I just wish the brave team a safe journey.
How's Arnold doing?
The prayer was interrupted by Ms. Merzedes' inquiry.
Since I had sent my gaze into the cave - I couldn't see Arnold from the front of the door - I replied.
“Nothing unusual so far.”
"That's right... that's good."
To my answer, Mr. Merzedes breathed a sigh of relief behind the door.
Mental exhaustion may be more intense for Merzedes than for Arnold to be directly blind. If there's anything unusual, I'll report it immediately.
Is the Merzades all right?
"Pitching a tent outside, cooking on the fire... it's kind of camping, it's just a little fun." I don't know if it's fun, but
As if to leave me to worry, Merzedes taught me with a loud one-tone voice.
Her answer always reminds me of Malta's words. She told me that it was hard to travel, so I had to enjoy what I could enjoy. In fact, I was reminded that Malta was right when I was in a situation where I would not tolerate any kind of alarm.
Man is not a concentrated creature, and he needs to breathe well. --To show off your true power through your unruly actions.
"When you can have fun, let's have fun."
I also raise the tone of my voice consciously. Then Merzedes seemed to nod with a laugh, saying, "That's right."
Where the air was calm, there was a rustle and the sound of something being placed on the floor. I'm sure it's dinner that you've prepared for me.
"I'll leave you here for dinner."
Thank you very much.
Akari brings the food and clothes left in front of the door to the sanctuary. The spirits could move around the sanctuary as they wished, and it was the only way to pass things without opening the door.
After a warm dinner, my drowsiness instantly strikes me. Perhaps because of the intense mental wear, my body always feels heavy.
It is better to sleep quietly at such a time. Lying on her back, she called out to the acaricus that stood beside her as if sharing her body temperature.
"I'm sorry, Akari, I'm going to sleep a little. Will you wake me up if anything happens?"
I closed my eyes after seeing a small head nod.
Suddenly, consciousness surfaced. Along with that, I felt a sign of someone beside me, and I got up.
I rubbed my eyes, and I looked around.
"Good morning, Laura Censer."
A man with dull red hair who smiled at us, Mr. Lienhardt, was surprised and jumped up.
I wonder why he is here.
"Why, why..."
The power of the light is weakening, so I asked Spirit Summer to restore it.
When asked in astonishment, Leannehard looks at the acorns that are curling up beside me. It seems that Akari invited Leanhardt and the others. --That said, I looked towards the door of the sanctuary, but the stone door was tightly closed.
Is it okay to have him in the sanctuary with the door closed? I bought a guard number and left because it was burdensome for a human who didn't get permission from the spirits.
Leannehardt continues, ignoring my worries.
So it seemed like I was on holiday, and I was allowed to disturb you a little while, including the guards.
Apparently, it was for my sake that he remained, so I'm sorry. I'm sure he was sleeping comfortably. In fact, my consciousness is quite refreshed. I said I'd go to sleep for a while, and it's highly likely that I've slept for quite some time.
Leannehard laughed softly when she offered her apologies and thanks. The expression seems somewhat different from what I know of him, and I tilt my head.
"...... Somehow, the atmosphere has changed?"
"When I first met you, it was very dirty."
Ah, no, that's not what I meant!
Certainly, the clothes I'm wearing now are obviously more luxurious than when I first met you. But more than that - yes, the neighborhood around us is gone, and somehow, the sharpness of my eyes seems to have eased.
I wonder if they are spending a hard but fulfilling time in the heart of the ever-changing people of Rustu.
"It's not a mistake, I don't like it." In fact, I'm getting better at wearing them....... Hagen told me to be careful as his assistant. "
"Underboss...."
Speaking of which, after Elvira's experiment, Lienhardt remembers that he had received full power from Chief Hagen. It seems that he is now officially granted the position of assistant to the chief.
Mr. Lienhard suddenly removed his smile from his expression and bowed his head toward me. He opens his mouth to me, surprised by the sudden.
Thank you so much for taking care of Diona.
"Ah, no! I've been taking care of you so much..."
Please continue to take care of Diona and Iris.
Of course, I nodded, and then suddenly wondered. Diona heard from her mouth that she could travel freely after everything was over, but did Iris do the same?
In the first place, she became a concoctionist with the clear purpose of approaching me. After that goal has been achieved and the Demon King can be sealed, we must return to the village surrounded by the barrier in order to connect the blood.
Can Iris remain a concoctionist after all of this?
Leannehardt nodded with a smile at my question. It was the face of my brother, who loves his sister.
"If that's what I want." I think young people who know the outside world will give us a future. ”
― ― In the distant future, when the next hero appears, the people of Rustu will support the hero as much as they do now. That is very comforting.
Suddenly, Leannehard's body leans in front of her. I reflexively supported her shoulder and peered into her face.
"Mr. Lienhardt!?"
"Smirnoff, I'm dazzled..."
His face is pale. I also have sweat on my forehead.
I was confused as to what exactly was going on, and immediately I thought, "This is a burden for those who have not obtained forgiveness." However, it was unexpected that this would be a huge burden. From what Cielo said, I thought it was a lighter burden.
"Hurry up, we should get out of here."
I warn you that the acorns are going to warn you. The face was not a normal cute puppy, but a spirit-like face that even made me feel sacred.
Leannehard stood up uneasily and looked back.
"I will.... Now, Laura, take care of yourself." We'll be waiting outside, so if you need anything, call us right away. ”
Leaving his words behind, he left the sanctuary. After seeing off that back, I return to Arnold's side.
Alone, Diona and Iris suddenly appeared in my head. They have the same color of eyes today. Probably because of the difference in the strength of the power of light, one was given the mission to directly help the hero, and one was given the mission to approach the conciliator who found the power of the spirit that could be a means to counter the demon king.
I have seen their faces as ordinary girls who have received life as a special family. So if you can live without being tied to a mission, as they want, I'm happy from the bottom of my heart as a friend.
Regularly reunite with Diona as she travels the world and watch Iris grow to her full potential as a concoctionist. If I can think of such a lovely future, my exhausted body and mind will regain their vitality.
Please stay in that future as well.
I called softly to Arnold, who was asleep.